- #1 Cyber Team Manager
97% matchMostly Negative34% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: The TambourinePub: The Tambourine
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Do you ever dreamed of creating a cyber sports team? Or dreamed of when yourself play your favorite video game at the professional level? You will be able to experience all these feelings in our game and gain experience in manage activities. Create yourself as a eSport’s pro team manager.
Why similar: Simulation 71%, Indie 29%
- #2 SERIES MAKERS TYCOON
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 536 reviews2019
Dev: CREW Studio Krüger UG
Windows
Series Makers makes your dreams come true. Produce your own TV series and build your own TV studio with your team. Dominate the TV landscape and fight your way up for worldwide success!
Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Strategy 40.5%, Indie 16.7%
- #3 Indie Dev Simulator
96% matchMixed64% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.
Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Strategy 40.2%, Indie 15.9%
- #4 Film Studio Manager
94% matchMixed41% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Illumion Games
Windows
Film Studio Manager is an interactive business simulation game where you manage your own film studio. You need to be creative, strategic and have an eye for success to succeed in the game's business.
Why similar: Simulation 60.4%, Strategy 28.9%, Indie 10.7%
- #5 M.U.D. TV
95% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Strategy 49.3%
- #6 Super Movie Tycoon
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 338 reviews2025
Dev: Yuedong Game
Windows · Mac
Become a movie mogul in Super Movie Tycoon! From script to screen, build your dream team and create blockbusters to conquer Hollywood!
Why similar: Simulation 50.6%, Strategy 49.4%
- #7 Silver Screen Story
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Movie Studio Management Simulation Produce blockbusters and earn world-wide fame
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 6.3%
- #8 Movies Tycoon
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 537 reviews2024
Dev: PixelCraze s.r.o.
Windows
Movies Tycoon is a simulation game where you dive into the world of film-making. Start with a humble studio, scout and manage top talent, customize unique characters, and direct blockbuster films.
Why similar: Simulation 53%, Strategy 47%
- #9 My Factory 我的工厂
92% matchMixed53% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Great God
Windows
末日之后,重建工厂。研发科技,加强武装。收集材料,生产发财。
Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #10 Streamer Simulator
91% matchMostly Negative22% of 54 reviews2016
Windows
Streamer Simulator is a simulation being streamer. Change your old life for the better. You can become the world’s greatest streamer in history.
Why similar: Simulation 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #11 Moviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon
89% matchMostly Negative38% of 303 reviews2023
Dev: Odyssey StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to the big show! Ready the camera, unleash your creativity and and pile up the profits! Grow your operation with your razor-sharp business sense and usher in a new era for filmmakers worldwide.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #12 Hollywood Animal
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,179 reviews2025
Dev: Weappy WholesomePub: Weappy Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises.
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #13 Movie Studio Boss: The Sequel
90% matchMostly Negative23% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: Eddy & Gary & Friends
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You have just been appointed the head of a new Movie Studio and have been given 10 (now 50) years to make it the most successful studio around. You are up against seven other computer controlled Studios all trying to be the best Studio in the world!
Why similar: Simulation 75.2%, Indie 24.8%
- #14 Filmmaker Tycoon
89% matchMostly Negative26% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Aternis Level 0Pub: Aternis Interactive
Windows
Filmmaker Tycoon is a next generation movie tycoon simulation game! You're the producer of your very own movie studio! Hire actors, build movie sets, make films, move up in the industry, and watch your finished films in Filmmaker Tycoon.
Why similar: Simulation 46.2%, Strategy 38.6%, Indie 15.3%
- #15 Showbiz Tycoon
88% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Olie Games
Windows
Own a movie studio, negotiate with talents, schedule releases, make money, expand your business and become the biggest in the industry.
Why similar: Simulation 60%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 11.9%
- #16 Blockbuster Inc.
87% matchMixed52% of 639 reviews2024
Dev: Super Sly FoxPub: EndGameLoop Games
Windows
Ever dreamed of making your own movies? Build up your own movie studio, scout for upcoming stars, and produce cutting-edge films and TV shows. Try to stay ahead of your competition throughout the history of cinematography.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #17 Cinema Simulator 2025
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 592 reviews2025
Dev: HOGO Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Cinema Simulator 2025 is a simulation game where you will manage your own movie theater and test your strategy and management skills. Starting from a small movie theater, try to become a giant in the movie industry.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #18 Entertainment Simulator
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 210 reviews2026
Dev: Grizzbera StudioPub: INDIECN
Windows
"Entertainment Simulator" is a new era TV station simulation game with a powerful data simulation system and many innovative gameplay. You have to compete with TV stations and new media, and finally, through unremitting efforts, build your own media empire.
Why similar: Simulation 47.6%, Strategy 44.7%, Indie 7.7%
- #19 Supermarket Tycoon
86% matchMixed50% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
Windows
Ready to be a millionaire? broke? robbed? or finally receive the sweet release of death? Well Supermarket Tycoon is the game for you! Build up and manage your own super market and much much more!
Why similar: Simulation 41.9%, Strategy 41.8%, Indie 16.3%
- #20 The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon
81% matchVery Positive80% of 1,107 reviews2025
Dev: Aniki GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shape the history of the Hollywood movie industry in this sandbox business simulation game. Create the movies you've always wanted to see, hire the best team, research cutting-edge technologies, and dominate the Box Office. Can you rise from a small studio to a Hollywood giant?
Why similar: Simulation 46.6%, Strategy 40%, Indie 13.4%
- #21 Car Factory Empire
81% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: RDS Games
Windows
Create a car company from scratch! Go from the first mechanical carriages to luxurious racing cars! Design cars, sell them, participate in races, expand your company and lead it to market dominance!
Why similar: Simulation 50.5%, Strategy 49.5%
- #22 Beer Factory
82% matchMixed42% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: MyceliumGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beer Factory is a business simulation and management game. Take the challenge and manage your own beer factory, employees, production lines, as well as the import and export of merchandise.
Why similar: Simulation 85.9%, Indie 14.1%
- #23 Game Dev Story
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,492 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 8.1%
- #24 Game Tycoon 2
83% matchMixed49% of 248 reviews2016
Dev: Sunlight Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In Game Tycoon 2 you find yourself in the middle of the big players. Get into the act and experience the fascination of the game development. Reach your goal and become the Game Tycoon!
Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.4%
- #25 Game Builder Tycoon
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Simulation 54.4%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 4%
- #26 Ultimate Theater Simulator
77% matchVery Positive89% of 649 reviews2025
Dev: RAKTWO GamesPub: steelbox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ultimate Theater Simulator is a first-person cinema management game where you screen movies, serve snacks, hire staff, handle chaos, and grow your dream theater from the ground up.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #27 GameDev Life Simulator 🎮🕹
80% matchMixed58% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Octo Games studio
Windows
In the Simulator of a game developer, you will be able to understand all the subtleties of this profession, understand how the game industry works and all the difficulties of one developer.
Why similar: Simulation 71.6%, Indie 28.4%
- #28 TV Studio Story
78% matchVery Positive90% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create shows, sign stars, and dominate the airwaves in this TV studio sim.
Why similar: Simulation 91.9%, Strategy 8.1%
- #29 Production Line : Car factory simulation
78% matchVery Positive82% of 3,483 reviews2019
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit?
Why similar: Simulation 46.7%, Strategy 40%, Indie 13.3%
- #30 Showrunner
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Inexplicable Games
Windows
Create and run your own TV show! An isometric management game where you craft scripts, populate your world with characters and cast actors to play them. Hire and manage staff, develop your studio and gain a dedicated following.
Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #31 Little Big Workshop
76% matchVery Positive84% of 3,391 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Simulation 51.6%, Strategy 44.7%, Indie 3.7%
- #32 Moonshiner Simulator
73% matchVery Positive86% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: Goosix Games
Windows
Moonshiner Simulator is an in-depth spirits production simulator. Start from the bottom and build your operation into a thriving empire by mastering the intricacies of the craft and creating unique recipes. But beware – there will always be those who want to see you fail.
Why similar: Simulation 63.6%, Strategy 36.4%
- #33 Drink Factory Simulator - Prologue
73% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Agosto Game StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Build your own beverage empire from scratch! 🍹 Experiment with recipes, find the perfect blend, expand your factory and fulfill massive orders. Every drop is your call!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #34 Tube Tycoon
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 602 reviews2018
Dev: Teal Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The only game of its kind where you can feel like a real internet celebrity! Record videos, interact with your subscribers, buy better equipment and gain fame!
Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Strategy 40.8%, Indie 15.4%
- #35 MineMogul
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,237 reviews2025
Dev: NoodleForge (Gvarados & Diomonder)Pub: NoodleForge
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Design and build a factory deep underground in this physics-based automation sandbox. Mine resources, buy machines and master the chaos as you become the ultimate Mine Mogul!
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Simulation 42.4%, Indie 14.2%
- #36 Soda Story - Brewing Tycoon
74% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Upper Class Walrus
Windows
Take on the challenge of running a Soda brewing operation, all while participating in the current season of the hit reality TV show “Prisoneers.” Will you win your freedom?
Why similar: Simulation 95.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #37 Food Factory
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Mosqi Games
Windows
Food Factory is a game in which players can produce food using various machines, starting by collecting basic products.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #38 Color Factory: Automation Meets Canvas
72% matchVery Positive88% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Bosphorus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Color Factory is a relaxing factory-building game where strategy meets automation. Start with basic colors, refine them into vivid shades, and craft canvases of all sizes. Optimize your machines, scale operations at your own pace, and master automation to build a masterpiece of efficiency.
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Simulation 43.5%, Indie 8.8%
- #39 Movie Cinema Simulator
72% matchVery Positive86% of 193 reviews2024
Dev: Akhir Pekan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Build the most successful cinema business in the world!
Why similar: Simulation 73.9%, Indie 26.1%
- #40 Food Processing Simulator
68% matchVery Positive88% of 335 reviews2026
Dev: Bewolba Studios
Windows
Build and manage your own food processing factory. Automate production with machines, work together with skilled employees to keep operations running smoothly, expand your facility, and keep inventory under control as you grow from a small workshop into a large scale production facility.
Why similar: Simulation 83.5%, Indie 16.5%
- #41 Factory Engineer
75% matchMixed46% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Mind Leak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Factory Engineer is a factory simulation game which is about creating a huge automated factory by building production lines to create products and make money. Start with simple products,make money,unlock technologies then create the most sophisticated products.
Why similar: Simulation 44.2%, Strategy 39.9%, Indie 15.9%
- #42 Incremental Factory
71% matchMixed68% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Significant Steak
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Craft and automate an industrial empire from scratch! Experience a strategic game teeming with challenges as you manage resources, overcome hurdles, and optimize production chains. Are you ready to conquer the challenges of Incremental Factory? Your journey starts here... The Factory Must Grow!
Why similar: Simulation 50.9%, Strategy 49.1%
- #43 Mad Television Tycoon
68% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2026
Dev: Eggcode
Windows
In Mad Television Tycoon, you take control of a TV station. Accept the challenge and lead your network to success. Your task is to create a diverse schedule, maximize advertising revenue, and outshine the competition.
Why similar: Simulation 50.6%, Strategy 49.4%
- #44 Game Corp DX
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,083 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!
Why similar: Simulation 57.2%, Strategy 26.4%, Indie 16.3%
- #45 GamersGoMakers
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In GamersGoMakers, you found a little company creating the first video games in history. Create your first game with only basic sound and simple graphics available in the year 1980. You´re one of the pioneers entering the rising global market for computer games.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 34%, Indie 15.8%
- #46 Oil Enterprise
74% matchMixed49% of 199 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 41%, Indie 17.1%
- #47 Game Dev Tycoon
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 45,066 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Simulation 57.7%, Strategy 28%, Indie 14.3%
- #48 Beer Factory - Prologue
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,021 reviews2023
Dev: AKELPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Beer Factory - Prologue is a business simulation and management game. Take the challenge and manage your own beer factory, employees, production lines, as well as the import and export of merchandise.
Why similar: Simulation 90.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #49 Game Dev Studio
70% matchVery Positive85% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?
Why similar: Simulation 47.2%, Strategy 37.7%, Indie 15.1%
- #50 Computer Tycoon
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,016 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Computer Tycoon is a highly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #51 Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive89% of 301 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of Nougat.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #52 Hollywood Mogul 4
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: HMdesignerPub: My Indie Game Company LLC
Windows
Own the studio. Run the studio. Make the movies. Play Hollywood Mogul 4 and run your own Hollywood movie studio in a complex, immersive, business strategy simulation that is TEXT-BASED with NO GRAPHICS and MINIMAL SOUND.
Why similar: Simulation 65.5%, Strategy 24.5%, Indie 10%
- #53 Arcadecraft
71% matchMixed56% of 155 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!
Why similar: Simulation 43%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #54 Car Wash Simulator
66% matchMostly Negative34% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Majestic TwelvePub: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Build a local car wash into a massive detailing empire! Master advanced cleaning techniques with vibrant active foams, beat the clock for extra tips, and buy or lease new properties. Play it clean or risk everything with high-paying shady deals and secret backroom plantations.
Why similar: Simulation 75.6%, Indie 24.4%
- #55 Epic Car Factory
69% matchMixed64% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Zwetan LetschewPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Epic Car Factory puts you in the drivers seat of your very own car company. Build, market, hire, fire, and more in this fast paced business simulation. The failure and success of the company depends entirely on your decisions and how you react to the ever changing market place.
Why similar: Simulation 58.5%, Strategy 41.5%
- #56 Game Dev Masters
66% matchVery Positive83% of 200 reviews2022
Dev: Ryan SaundersPub: One Man Media
Windows
It's time to become the Game Developer you always wanted to be. Make use of a large array of features, and player skills to create stunning 10 / 10 games. Compete with and eventually acquire other dynamic Ai Studio's. Raise the talent of your team and studio's in an effort to dominate the market.
Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Strategy 43.7%
- #57 The Dream Office
62% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: BEPLAYERPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Renovate and manage a ruined office building. Clean, repair, and furnish rooms, rent them to picky tenants, fix printers and coffee machines, enjoy an exaggerated office joke system, and survive daily chaos. Turn neglect into profit — money doesn’t print itself, even if the printer tries.
Why similar: Simulation 76.9%, Indie 23.1%